MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,244 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned headlight bracket broken (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted NS/rear at the time of test
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted NS/rear at the time of test
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
underside of vehicle is covered by plastic shields
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
underside of vehicle is covered by plastic shields
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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H17 LYE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 67,638 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H17 LYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was H17 LYE registered?
H17 LYE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 November 2001.
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